Adam Clayton: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

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The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.

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To all my ex-girlfriends because I never turned into the person I thought I was. And to Naomi Campbell, for not being ready to deal with my addictions.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗

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Val McDermid Scottish crime novel writer

To my mum, for never being able to live up to what she would have liked me to be. She always wanted me to be a little princess and I was never going to be that.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 February 2020 source ↗

Joe Wicks British fitness coach, television presenter and author

I would like to say sorry to my ex-girlfriend. I was with her for 10 years. I wish I’d treated her with more respect and been kinder at the end.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Bella Freud British fashion designer

I’ve said sorry to everybody I wanted to – I’m good at saying sorry quickly.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 September 2017 source ↗

Martin Freeman English actor

I say it a lot to my kids when I’ve lost my temper, and I’ll save up a big one for when they are 18.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 January 2019 source ↗